grocery staples every kitchen needs

Samina Qureshi is the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Wholesome Start. Her nutrition practice is based in Houston, Texas and she provides virtual nutrition counseling sessions to clients across the country. Schedule your FREE 15-minute nutrition session today!

I hope all my friends and family in Texas and the surrounding gulf cities are staying safe in this crazy weather and flooding. Keeping everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey in my thoughts and prayers. I don't know how your grocery shopping experience was earlier this week but it was super chaotic for me. With everyone scrambling for water and nonperishable goods it was slim pickings by the time I went shopping.

Fortunately, I was prepared for the hurricane with these grocery staples on hand!

What are some of your grocery shopping staples? Share your grocery shopping tips in the comments below. I'm planning on sharing your tips on my social media accounts so be sure to leave your Instagram and Twitter handles in the comments so I can tag you in my post!

Hurricane Harvey Update 8/30/17: My family and I are doing well and have been fortunate enough to be safe, dry, and healthy.

Houston welcomed me with open arms when I moved back six months ago and I am honored to call this city my home again. Harvey's impact has been devastating but the outpouring love and support our community has shown has been absolutely humbling. Find out which shelters near you need help and what they need here and here.